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WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Operating Instructions
English
TEXT
(Only for
??Please read these instructions (including ???Limited Warranty??? and ???Customer Services Directory???) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Information
???Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo- nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob- lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
???This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean- ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system properly.
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this unit.
???The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv- er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before watching the display or operating the system.
???Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat- tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
???Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.
???Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
???Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod- uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
???Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
???The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic accident.
???Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi- neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
???Disconnect the lead from the negative
Wiring and installation with the negative
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM
RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
???Never use
Do not use
???Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
???Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos- sible.
???Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision.
???Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with power.
???After installation and wiring, you should check the nor- mal operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
???In the case of installation to an
???Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get- ting in and out of the vehicle.
???Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this unit.
???Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
???This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo- biles.
???Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off.
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the engine turned off will drain the battery.
???Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
???Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
???Refer wiring and installation to qualified service per- sonnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit.
???Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the product could cause an accident or fire.
???Take care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
???Use the designated parts and tools for installation.
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.
???Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to over- heat and will result in fire or other damage.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.
???Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.
???Installation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30??.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed. Consult your dealer for further details.
???Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com- pleted before installation.
???To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power connector until the whole wiring is completed.
???Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Observe the following cautions when handling the battery for the remote control unit.
???Use only specified battery (CR2025).
???Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and
???Replace dead battery as soon as possible.
???Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using it for an extended period of time.
???Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.
???Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.
???Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire or water.
In case of battery leakage
???Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert new battery.
???If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with bat- tery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.
???If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.
Caution
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Before Reading These Instructions
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.
This operating instruction manual is for 2 models
Customer Services Directory
U.S.A.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanter??a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)
CANADA
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905)
For product repairs, please contact one of the following: ???Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized
Servicentre nearest you.
???Our Customer Care Centre at (905)
???A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Notes on Discs
Notes on CD/CD Media 
Notes on
If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label shown at right.
Some
TEXT
Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
Do not leave discs in the following places:
??Direct sunlight ??Near car heaters
??Dirty, dusty and damp areas
??Seats and dashboards
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
??You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak- ing a disc that contains both
??If
??When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc, use different folders for each data.
??Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unnec- essary folder on a disc.
??The name of MP3/WMA file should be added by rules as shown in the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of each file system.
Notes on MP3/WMA
Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not sup- plied with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files
Common
??High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom- mended for high quality sounds.
??Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be skipped.
??The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing soft- ware.
MP3
??It is recommended to set the bit rate to ???128 kbps or more??? and ???fixed???.
WMA
??It is recommended to set the bit rate to ???64 kbps or more??? and ???fixed???.
??Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to enable this unit to play back.
Displayable characters
??Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft- ware for details.
??ASCII character set and special characters in each lan- guage can be displayed.
Notes:
??With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.
??Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk ( 
).
Folder selection order/file playback order
1Root Folder (Root Directory)
6
r
8
t
7
y
Maximum number of files/folders
??Maximum number of files: 999
??Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
??Maximum depth of trees: 8
??Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is includ- ed.)
Notes:
??This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or absence of MP3/WMA file.
??If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be played.
??Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA players even if the same disc is used.
?????ROOT??? appears when displaying the root folder name.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Copyright
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per- sonally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.
Preparation
1 Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
The demonstration screen appears.
ACC
ON
Pull the insulation film out from the backside of the remote control gently.nly
2 Press [DISP] (Display).
The demonstration screen is canceled, and no more appears.
3 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
Note: If you would like to turn on the power and make the demonstration message appear, hold down [SRC] (PWR) for more than 4 seconds.
Note: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at room temperature)
Clock Setting
The
1 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
(clock display)
2 Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds.
Hours blinks
3 Adjust the hour.
Hours set
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
4 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Minutes blinks
5 Adjust the minute.
Minutes set
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
[]]: sets the minute back.
6 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Complete
Notes:
?????ADJUST??? is displayed before adjusting the clock.
??Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
Clock Display at Power Off
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Display off
Clock display
Remote Control Unit
Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
[0] to [9]
selects a preset station/channel (1 to 6),
presets the current station/channel (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.),
inputs the number in direct selection.
[BAND]
selects a band in the tuner source, toggles pause/play in player source,
executes the APM in tuner source (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds), toggles category mode on/off in the XM Satellite Radio source
[#] (NUMBER)
executes the direct selection.
[RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]
toggles on/off each play mode.
[]] [[]
down/up the frequency (Hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.), selects a channel.
[{] [}]
skip to the previous/next folder/disc in player mode,
selects a category.
[6] [7]
skip to the previous/next track/file in player mode. Hold it down for fast reverse/fast forward.
[SRC] (SOURCE)
selects a source.
(POWER)
toggles power on/off.
#0 DISP
NUMBER
CAR AUDIO
[MENU] (SEL: Select)
selects the items in the audio menu.
[VOL] (volume) adjusts the volume,
and selects the value in the audio menu, etc.
[MUTE]
toggles mute on/off.
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on display, and exits the audio menu.
Direct Access
Battery Replacement
A track (CD mode), disc (CD changer
Radio
1 Press [#] (NUMBER).
2 Press [5].
3 Press [BAND] (SET).
Notes:
q Remove the battery holder with the remote control unit placed on a flat surface.
q Stick your thumbnail into the groove, and push the holder in the direction of the arrow at the same time.
w Pull it out in the direction of the arrow using a tough pointed object.
w Put a battery in the case with (+)- side facing up.
e Put the case back.
Tough pointed object
w q
Back side
2
3 
Functions
Functions only on Main unit
The following functions are not available on remote control unit.
??Demonstration ??SQ selection ??Scroll
??Disc eject
Warning
??Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate medical attention.
Caution
??Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
??Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire or water.
??Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
??Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.
Notes: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at room temperature)
General
[SRC] (Source) selects a source. (PWR) (Power) toggles power on/off.
General Operations
Power On/Off
Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR).
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR) for more than 1 second.
Source Selection
Press [SRC] to change the source.
Volume Adjustment
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) Turn [VOL].
Mute
ON: Press [MUTE]. (
lights.)
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.
SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the touch of button in accordance with your listening music type.
Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound: 
exaggerates bass and treble.
(POP) 
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly empha- 
sizes treble.
Note: Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced one another. If such an influence causes distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
Radio (AM/FM)
[BAND]
selects a band in the radio source.
(APM) (Auto Preset Memory)
executes APM in the radio source. (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.)
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on the display.
[SRC] (Source) selects a source.
Operation Flow
Radio Source Display
Radio mode display (Default)
Clock display
Station Preset
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3 respectively.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [1] to [6].
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions can be automatically stored in the preset memory.
1 Select a band.
2 Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 seconds.
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations (SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from
[1] to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Manual station preset
1 Tune into a station.
2 Hold down one of the preset buttons from
[1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds.
(blinks once)
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Player (Disc Player and CD Changer)
Disc slot
takes a disc in with the printed side facing up.
Notes:
??The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.
??A disc which has both
normally.
[6] [7]
skip to the previous/next track/file in the play- er mode.
Hold down either of them for fast reverse/fast forward.
[u] (Eject) ejects the disc.
(y / 5) (Pause/Play) toggles pause/play in the player source.
[SRC] (Source) selects a source.
scrolls the information on display. (CD/MP3/WMA mode)
Caution
??Do not insert a disc when the 
indicator lights.
??Refer to the section of ???Notes on Discs??? and ???Notes on MP3/WMA???.
??This unit does not support 8 cm {3???} discs.
??If you insert an 8 cm {3???} disc and cannot eject it, turn ACC of your car off once and turn it on again, then press [u] (Eject).
??Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.
Operation Flow
1 Press [SRC] to select the Disc Player source.
2 Select a desired portion.
Track/file selection
Press [6] / [7].
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down either of them.
Disc Player
Previous/next track
Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc):
Previous/next file
CD Changer:
Previous/next track
Folder/disc selection
Press [{] / [}].
Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc):
Previous/next folder
CD Changer:
Previous/next disc
Pause
Press [BAND] (y/ 5).
Press again to cancel.
Note: Pausing does not function in the CD changer mode.
Player Source Display
Play Mode indicators
MP3/WMA mode display
lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on. Folder number File number
Play Mode indicators
CD Changer mode display
Track numberDisc number
Play time
Play Mode indicators (blinks when disc random/repeat is on)
Display change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Disc Player
??For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).
?????NO TEXT??? is displayed when there is no information on the disc.
??This unit does not support CD text display. (CD changer mode)
Random, Repeat, Scan
Random play
All the available tracks/files are played in a random sequence.
Press [4] (RANDOM).
Press again to cancel.
Random play (folder/disc)
All the available files/tracks in current folder/disc are played in a random sequence.
Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat play
The current track/file is repeated.
Press [6] (REPEAT).
Press again to cancel.
Repeat play (folder/disc)
The current folder/disc is repeated.
Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan play
The first 10 seconds of each tracks/files is played in sequence.
Press [5] (SCAN).
Press again to cancel.
Scan play (folder/disc)
From the next folder/disc, the first 10 seconds of the first file/track in each album is played in sequence.
Hold down [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 sec- onds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Audio Settings
[VOL]
selects a value in the audio menu. (PUSH SEL) (Push to Select) selects items in the audio menu.
BAND
APM
VOL 
CQ-C1401U
P
U
S
H
S
E
L
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
1 Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to display the audio menu display.
Note: If no operation takes place for more than 7 seconds in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjust- ment), the display returns to the regular mode.
Audio menu
2 Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a mode to be adjusted.
Volume
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
Bass
(Setting Range:
Default: 0 dB)
Treble
(Setting Range:
Default: 0 dB)
Balance
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen- ter))
3 Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclock- wise to adjust.
q : Up
w : Down
q : Increased
w : Decreased
q : Increased
w : Decreased
q : Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced
Fader
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen- ter))
Subwoofer Level
(Setting Range:
q : Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced
q : Increased
w : Decreased
Note: If the fader is set to front, the
XM Satellite Radio
Preparation:
??You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XM receiver.
??Toll free number
XM Tuner P/N: XMD1000 Call
Extension cord P/N: XMDPAN100 Call
[BAND]
selects a band in the XM Satellite Radio source.
(Category)
About XM
The direct
The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
[]] [[]
select a channel.
[}] [{]
select a category in the category mode.
Getting Started
It is required to sign up to become an XM Satellite Radio sub- scriber. After checking your XM Satellite Radio ID, sign up on the XM???s website or by calling them.
1 Check of XM Satellite Radio ID.
??Write down the ID indicated on the lower right of your XM receiver (XMD1000).
??Check the ID shown by tuning your XM Radio to chan- nel 0. (Refer to ???Channel adjustment???)
(RADIO ID display)
2 Activate the XM Satellite Radio.
Select either of the below to sign up.
??Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/activation
??Phone number:
Operation Flow
1
2
Press [SRC] to select the XM Satellite Radio source.
Press [BAND] to select a band.
3 Select a channel.
Channel adjustment
[]]: Lower
[[]: Higher
Note: Channel selection is not available during the recep- tion of channel 1 with category ON. To receive other chan- nels, set the category to OFF or switch to another category.
Preset channel selection
Press the corresponding preset button from [1] to [6] to tune in a preset channel.
XM Satellite Radio Source Display
Channel Preset
Up to 6 channels can be preset in XM1, XM2, and XM3 respec- tively.
Preset channels can be simply called up by pressing [1] to
[6].
1 Select a channel.
2 Hold down [1] to [6] for more than 2 sec- onds.
Notes:
??New channels overwrite existing saved channels.
??Because preset memory setting is performed with service IDs in each channel, a channel may switch to another that has been stored under the same service ID when calling up a preset channel. However, broadcasting contents are the same as what the stored channel provides.
(blinks once)
Category Setting
Category On/Off
1 Hold down [BAND] to switch category mode ON or OFF.
The following functions are available when the category mode is active.
??Enables category switching.
??Enables channel selection only within the category selected by category switching.
Category Selection
1 Press [}] or [{] to display the category name.
2 Press [}] or [{] while the category name is displayed. Seeking will start.
Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri- or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Warning
??Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Caution
??This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.
??Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
??Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises high.
??Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
??If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
Removing
1 Turn off the power.
2 Press [ 
]. The face plate will open.
3 Pull it out toward you.
Mounting
1 Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2 Press the right end of face plate until a ???click??? is heard.
Troubleshooting
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom- mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified person- nel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
Warning
??Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, with- out sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and consult your dealer.
??Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.
Common
No power
No sound
???Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.)
???Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power lead, ground lead, etc.)
???Fuse blown (Contact the nearest Panasonic Servicenter.)
???Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
???Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
???Disable the mute function.
???Verify the wiring.
???Wait until the dew disappears before turning on the unit.
Radio
Error Display Messages
(The disc is ejected automatically.) The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
Noise
No sound from left, right, front, or rear speaker
Left and right sounds are reversed
???Make sure that grounding is established properly.
???Adjust the balance and fader.
???Verify the wiring.
???Connect the speaker lead correctly.
??? Check the disc.
(The disc is ejected automatically.) The disc has scratches.
??? Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.
??? If normal operation is not restored, con- sult your dealer or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Disc Player
No sound, or disc is automatically ejected
Sound skip, poor sound quality
Sound skip due to vibration
Disc unejectable
???Load the disc correctly.
???Clean the disc.
???Clean the disc.
???The maximum permissible tilt angle is 30??.
???Secure the unit.
???Press [u]. If the disc is still not ejected, contact the nearest Panasonic Servicenter.
Cannot read the file ??? Check the file.
A WMA file can be copyrighted.
??? The file protected by copyright is not playable.
DIN cord is disconnected. ??? Connect the DIN cord.
No disc is in the CD Changer (maga- zine).
Cannot receive XM Satellite Radio. ??? Verify the wiring.
Note: Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart vary with changers. Refer to the operating instructions for the CD changer for details.
Channel not in service
??? This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel.
Limited Warranty
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as ???the warrantor???) will, for the length of the peri- od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur- chase (???warranty period???), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the ???Labor??? warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the ???Parts??? warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must
For
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neg- lect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
???LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE???. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con- sequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your deal- er or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantor???s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer???s Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer???s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer???s
Address
Date of
Purchase
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT ??? ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur- ing shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A pur- chase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or lim- itation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of the date of original purchase.
Specifications
General
FM Stereo Radio
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Power Output:
17 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 ??? and ??? 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 ???)
Note:
??Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.
??Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.
Notes:
??The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
??Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
??Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.
